On Wednesday, the Gophers will be officially signing 23 players to the 2019 recruiting class. There are two spots open and those will likely be filled in the coming days. Pending additional moves, P.J. Fleck and his staff will add a second consecutive top-35 class to Minnesota, according to 24/7 Sports’ rankings. The entire cycle will rank eighth among other Big Ten schools. This year, the staff has clearly prioritized injecting defensive line talent and depth. The additions of Rashad Cheney and Kristian Williams brought four-star talent to the Gophers’ defense. At a clear position of need, Minnesota is adding several instant impact players.